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The Ring

Meloni's twist on The Ring: Is Italy changing its foreign policy?

The Italian government seems to have shifted in its approach towards the United States and Israel, after Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV and Netanyahu's government's crackdown on Flotilla activists. Is it a real change or just a cosmetic move?

27/05/2026

Europe News

Canada chooses Sweden's Saab in defence deal over US rivals

Carney says Canada's historically close relationship with the United States has been permanently altered and Ottawa needs to diversify its economic and security relationships.

27/05/2026

South Africa

South Africa rejects US claim of humanitarian crisis for white people

Around 6,000 South Africans have moved to the US since the Afrikaner programme started last year, according to the US government.

27/05/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for air defence munitions

The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of the war.

27/05/2026

Gaza

Trump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty, source says

The board is unambiguously led not just by the United States but by Trump personally, who holds the final say and can remain in charge past his presidency.

27/05/2026

Culture news

Aye Caramba! ‘The Simpsons’ writer announces 2028 White House campaign

Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028.

27/05/2026

USA

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

27/05/2026

Iran

IRGC warns Iran's coast will become a 'graveyard' if US strikes resume

An IRGC Navy official threatened to turn Iran's entire Gulf coastline into a killing ground if the US resumed strikes, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire.

27/05/2026

Iran

Ayatollah Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

26/05/2026

Armenia

US and Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

Marco Rubio visited Yerevan, backing PM Pashinyan’s pro‑western course and signed TRIPP corridor and strategic partnership deals to boost regional peace.

26/05/2026

Culture news

FBI ‘concerned’ about death threats to Bruce Springsteen during tour

Legendary rocker and vocal Trump critic Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his tour. It's a dangerous time to speak up in 'The Land Of Hope and Dreams'...

25/05/2026

USA

Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent

Writing on his social media platform, US President Donald Trump said "constructive" talks were underway but "both sides must take their time and get it right."

25/05/2026

USA

Gunman killed after shootout near White House, Trump says

Trump said the shooter had a "violent history and possible obsession" with the White House.

24/05/2026

Iran

Trump says agreement to end Iran war 'largely negotiated'

The US president announced on his Truth Social platform on Saturday that a deal with Tehran to end the Iran war was "largely negotiated" subject to approval, ending speculation over the possible resumption of strikes against Iran and broader conflict in the region.

23/05/2026

Iran

US and Iran 'getting a lot closer' to an agreement, Trump says

The US and Iran are close to signing a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end the war, with a decision expected within 48 hours, according to officials who spoke in anonymity. The proposal sets a 30-to-60-day window to negotiate details, though nuclear issues are excluded.

23/05/2026

World News

US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

23/05/2026

USA

Who will succeed Trump? JD Vance and Marco Rubio are getting ready

When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

23/05/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy invited to July's NATO summit in Ankara, Rutte confirms

Trump has lashed out at NATO allies on numerous occasions since the start of the Iran war on 28 February when both the US and Israel launched surprised strikes against the Islamic republic.

22/05/2026

Taiwan

No notification from US on pause to €12bn arms sale, Taiwan says

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

22/05/2026

Food and Drink

Scotland urges US to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup

Scotland's national dish has been illegal in the US since the 70s. Now, the tartan rebellion has begun, with one of Scotland's leading butchers leading the charge. After all, how can Scotland be expected to compete (and win) if haggis isn't on the menu?

22/05/2026